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The cathedral image and the ark “Holy Matrimony” will be brought to the churches of the city of Samaratranslated

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

On July 8, on Family Day of Love and Fidelity, dedicated to the memory of the holy noble princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom, for the first time the solemn bringing of the cathedral image and the ark of the “Holy Matrimony” will take place to the church in honor of Peter and Fevronia of Murom, as well as to the church in honor of Cyril and Methodius in the city of Samara.

The project is being implemented with the participation of the Samara Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church and the ANO “Academy of Family Values”.

At the cathedral icon and the “Holy Matrimony” ark, prayer services will be performed for peace, health and family well-being on July 8:

From 9:00 to 15:00 in the church in honor of the holy noble princes Peter and Fevronia of Murom (Samara, Stara Zagora St., 222a);

From 16:00 to 20:00 in the church in honor of Saints Cyril and Methodius (Novo-Sadovaya St., 260)

The cathedral image “Holy Matrimony” contains iconographic images of holy spouses who, in different eras and in different life circumstances, showed examples of marital love and fidelity, unanimity, patience, mutual support and joint service to God. Along with them are presented saints who were champions of holy matrimony and with their lives, preaching and deeds they defended the significance of traditional...

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Νίκος Αναγνώστου

It would be good if such an image went to Patras as well, especially now that many families are struggling. I liked that along with Petros and Feuronia they put other holy spouses, it shows that it is not just one era. I will pray for my family at that time.

Вера Комарова

It’s good that the image is not only with Peter and Fevronia, but also with other holy spouses - it’s immediately clear that this is not about one era. In Novosibirsk we also held such prayers for the family, people came with whole families. At this time I will pray for my people, so that there is peace and health in the house.

Νίκη Θεοδώρου

Yes, Nikos, you say it well, the picture with the many holy spouses shows that family faith lasts in all ages. Here in Heraklion I would also like them to bring her, because I see around me how many families are struggling with finances and children. I will pray with you at that time for yours and all families.

Κατερίνα Παπαδοπούλου

Niko, I agree, Patras would need such an image now that most families are struggling with bills and stress. I liked that they added other holy spouses, it shows that the example is everywhere. I will also pray at that time for my husband, the child and all the families here.

Gabriela Dumitrescu

It's good that they put next to Peter and Fevronia and other holy spouses from different eras, so you can see that it's not just an old story. Here in Timișoara, I have not heard of such an icon being brought, but I would go and pray for my girls and for the peace of their homes.

Κώστας Παπαδόπουλος

Niko, you are right, in Patras it would be very good for the image to come, especially with so many who are struggling to keep the rent and expenses. I liked that he doesn't just stick to Petros and Feuronia, but also puts in other holy spouses from different eras, it shows that patience and faith always work. I will also pray at that time for my family.

كارلا نصار

It is nice that the icon contains other than Saints Peter and Fevronia, meaning the Holy Family exists in every era. I will pray at this time for my two children and my husband. May God give us peace and health at home.

Cristina Dobre

Yes, you are right, the presence of those other holy husbands makes the icon much more alive and close to today's reality. Here in Cluj, we have not yet seen such a bringing, but I also prayed last night for my girls, that God would keep their homes in peace. Have you ever been to Samara or just thought about going to a similar job here?

Ζωή Αναγνώστου

Yes Niki, I agree, the picture shows just that – that faith in marriage endures in every age. Here in Nicosia I see the same, many couples struggle with work and children and need such prayer. I will also pray with you during molevan for all the families.

Bojana Lukić

It's good that they put other holy spouses in addition to Peter and Fevronia, it can be seen that it was not just for one era. We didn't have such an icon here in Belgrade, but I will pray on July 8 at that time for peace in the house and the health of the children. Thank you for bringing it to Samara.

ميرنا حداد

It is nice that the icon contains other than Peter and Fevronia, meaning the Holy Family exists in every era, as they said. I will pray at this time for my son and husband. May God give us patience and peace at home.

Snežana Živković

Thank you, Bojana, for mentioning Belgrade. We also don't have that icon here in Niš, but on July 8 I will pray before it for peace in the house and the health of my two daughters. It's good that they put other holy couples, because life is not always like in Murom.

Ana Jovanović

Thank you, Bojana, for mentioning Belgrade. We also don't have that icon here in Podgorica, so on July 8 I will pray before it for my husband's health and peace in the house. I am interested in which other holy spouses they put on the icon, because in our country people often think only of Peter and Fevronia.

Γιώργος Δημητρίου

Yes Kostas, the idea with the other holy spouses from different eras gives hope, because it shows that patience is not only for the Muromskis. In Patras it would really help a lot, especially now that rents have skyrocketed. I will also tell Pope John, in case something moves.

Dušan Marković

Thank you, Snežana, for mentioning Niš. Here in Novi Sad, we didn't have that icon yet, but on July 8, I will also mention your two daughters in prayer. I agree that it's good that they added other holy couples - life really isn't always like in the stories from Murom, but you have to endure a lot together.